SR95 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR

Summary

The Senate adopts a special order calendar designating a list of House Bills to be considered as priority on the 28th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, SR95 makes the listed bills the special and paramount order of business for the 28th day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business. It specifies the bills to be prioritized and moved forward for consideration that day. This effectively speeds their discussion and potential passage compared with other business.

Who It Affects

• Senate members, House members, and legislative staff involved with the listed bills, who will manage and vote on these prioritized measures on the 28th day.
• Public and sector stakeholders affected by the listed bills, including athletic trainers, tobacco/vape product users and retailers, consumers of hemp/cannabinoid products, state and local government employees and officials affected by tax/compensation provisions, and medical, nursing, volunteer emergency services, and procurement interests.

Key Provisions

• HB288 (with amendment): Alabama Commission on Higher Education may award loan assistance to athletic trainers under the Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program.
• HB8: Regulates the retail sale of certain tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes), with additional provisions.
• HB529: Establishes taxation rules specifically for vapor products.
• HB445: Requires licensure and regulation of the sale of consumable cannabinoid products by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
• HB600: Provides exemptions from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes for certain entities.
• HB157: Requires uniform pay increases for county officials (e.g., cost-of-living adjustments) included in initial compensation under the Omnibus Pay Act.
• HB194: Revises the joint committee, membership, and procedures for collaborative practice between the Medical Examiners Board and the Nursing Board.
• HB346: Revises qualifications for participation in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program administered by the Medical Examiners Board.
• HB147: Adds exceptions to the state procurement code for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads.

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